History's Obsession with 'Idiot Savants'
TL;DR
The article explores the historical fascination and misconceptions surrounding 'idiot savants', individuals with extraordinary talents despite severe disabilities, highlighting how medical and social perceptions have evolved and how they reflect broader societal attitudes towards intelligence, talent, and disability.
Topics:healthhistory#disability#history#history-of-medicine#neurodivergence#savant-syndrome#social-stereotypes
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